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Obituary: Shirley Ann Grant, 69, former Columbia restauranteur

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Grant was a member of a large, highly respected family. She will be warmly remembered in Columbia as the very gracious hostess of the Dillon House restaurant here. Funerals will be held first in Columbia, with a second in Bowling Green, KY. Burial will be in Bowling Green.

Shirley Ann Grant, 69, a resident of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Columbia and Russell Springs, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 12:35pmCT at her home in Bowling Green, KY, after a long battle with cancer.


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2008-02-28 19:57:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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PRIDE offers environment ed program to schools



2008-02-28 - Photo By Sara Gilbert.
SARA GILBERT, PRIDE Education Coordinator, pesentsa a lesson on solar energy.

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PRIDE offers environmental ed program to schools

By Karen Engle

School systems that signed up for the PRIDE Environmental Education Outreach Program have been making good use of the PRIDE Education Coordinator who visits classrooms each month to lead fun activities that prepare students for state science tests and life-long environmental stewardship. Since November 2007, the coordinator has worked with 2,338 students in seven counties.

"In just a few months, thousands of students have enjoyed lessons that excited them about nature, all while exposing them to concepts they will encounter on state tests," said Karen Engle, PRIDE President and Chief Executive Officer. "Because the lessons are fun, students are eager to participate. That means they are more likely to remember and practice what they learn."


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The Dream Girls at Dream Depot in Encore performance

EVENTS

There will be an encore performance of "The Dream Girls" on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 7:00pmCT. This is an upbeat show. the girls did a great job the first time around and have added even more to it. So get your reservation and come on out. Support the Dream Depot and have a great time. Reservations: Call (270) 634-2894 or (270) 250-4064. -ELAINE BENNETT.


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Obituary: William Austin Squires, 84, dies in Illinois

COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES

Mr. Squires was a native of Adair County and a member of a respected famiy here

William Austin Squires, 84, New Lenox, IL, died Sunday, February 24, 2008.

The funeral service will be Friday, February 29, 2008, at 11:00am, at Hickey Memorial Chapel in New Lenox, IL, with burial in Manhattan Center Cemetery.


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2008-02-28 17:22:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

No one injured in car-bus collision in front of ACHS

Drivers, 17 students on board all escape injury. Parents notified by Principals Robbie Harmon and Troy Young

By Chief Mark Harris, Columbia Police Department

A non injury accident involving a school bus occurred in front of Adair County High School at approximately 7:20amCT, Thursday, February 28, 2008.

The accident occurred when a vehicle being operated by Jason B. Morgan, 17, Columbia, made a u-turn in front of a school bus being operated by Johnny Morgan, 53, Columbia.


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2008-02-28 15:52:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Ed Taylor art exhibit at CU; reception is March 15, 2008

By Andrew Stinson, CU student news writer

Tennessee artist Ed Taylor, formerly of Campbellsville, will host an exhibit titled "As The Bowl Turns," at Campbellsville University from March 3 to March 21, with a reception Saturday, March 15, 2008, from 12noonCT/1:00pmET to 2:00pmCT/3:00pmET in the Art Gallery, located across from Gosser Fine Arts Center.

The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.


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ACHS Choir at KY House can be seen live on the web

Eddie:

I saw the announcement that the ACHS Choir will perform for the House of Representatives in Frankfort today.


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2008-02-28 08:57:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Columbia-Adair Co. Chamber salutes Tommy Grider

PHOTO, GRIDER FAMILY, AFTER HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

To the Editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Congratulations, Tommy Grider, on your induction into the Walking Horse Hall of Fame. No one could be more deserving!

You and your family have been the best "promotors" for Columbia and Adair County than anyone I know.

It all started with your father, Ed Grider and has continued through you, your children, brothers and their families in keeping the tradition going. In the future, I expect to see other "Griders" join you in the Hall of Fame!

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce joins me in congratulating you on this prestigious honor. We are so proud of you and your many great accomplishments throughout the years and all you do to make this Community a better place to live.

Sue Stivers
Executive Director, Columbia-Adair Co. Chamber & Tourism


2008-02-28 08:43:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Today, Thurs. Feb. 28, 2008: ACHS Choir at KY House session

Scroll to end of Today! for featured photos for today

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 59 of 2008 (Leap Year - 307 days remaining).
  • Today: Adair County Public Library Bookmobile makes wide swing through Breeding, Montpelier, Glens Fork, Melson Ridge
  • 9:00amCT/10:00amET: 1st of several events in CU Worship & Justice Worship Arts Conference
  • 11amCT/12ET/ARC meets at Golden Corral, Somerset
  • 1:00pmCT/2:00pmET: ACHS Choir performs at KY House of Representatives, Frankfort
    Click Here to watch the Legislative Session and at around 1:00pmCT/2:00pmET, the Adair County High School Choir will perform
  • 1:00pmCT: Garden Club field trip to Adair Recycling Center
  • 1:00pm: Boyd-Gaskins wedding at Tabernacle Christian Church
  • 4:00pmCT: LWC Civic Involvement, Dr. Amy L. Watts lecture at Thomas Clark Reading Room
  • 4:30pmCT: The Adair County Friends of the Library at ACPL
  • 7:00pmCT: Adair Order of Eastern Star #435 at Masonic Lodge, Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY
  • 7:00pm: Columbia VFW Post 6097 meets; Ladies Auxiliary cancelled due to illness
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  • Burton Real Estate & Auction Service: Auction for Rita Gayle & Dee Jones coming at 10:00amCT, Saturday March 8, 2008, Gradyville Residence known as Woodson Nell Place. Click Here for handbill, details.
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Advertising: Food, entertainment, sales, services
  • MENU Specials, What's Cooking Today at Bob's Country Kitchen (formerly Brown's Country Store), 5097 Liberty Road, KY 206, Columbia, KY 42728. In the Vester Community Phone (270) 384-6774.
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  • Mitzi's now has Spring clothing at discount prices. Ongoing Winter item sale at Huge discounts
  • Movies at the Columbian Theatre: The SpiderWick Chronicles. The movie was released nationally on February 14, 2008. It will play nightly at 6:00pmCT and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT and 4:00pmCT only. Rated PG. For more on the historic Columbian Theatre, Click Here
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Much more, inside (or below), including "Driver's Seat" quick links to sites of local interest, including Adair County Public Library, local, state and national news sources. Today's outstanding, stand alone (no story, just great photos, follow this feature).


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ACHS boys, girls basketball teams in 20th District finals

ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS

Win or lose in championship games, teams advance to Region 5 tournament.

The Adair County Boys Basketball team beat Campbellsville with authority last night, 56-37, in the first game of 20th District play. The win assures Coach Mark Fudge's 25-5 Indians of a berth in the 5th Region Tournament. The Indians now play in the championship round on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Taylor County High School in Campbellsville. The Indians will face the winner of the Marion County vs. Taylor County Game tonight.

The Adair County Girls opponent in the finals of the 20th District Tournament will be Marion County. The championship game will be at 7:30pmET at the Taylor County Gym, Friday, February 29, 2008. The girls, coached by James Turner, beat Taylor County High School 50-45 Tuesday, February 26, 2008.


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2008-02-28 05:46:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

2008 Relay 4 Life: BBQ lunch at Columbia Baptist, March 6

EVENTS

Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg Street, Relay For Life Team will have a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Thursday, March 6, 2008, 11:00am to 1:00pmCT in the church Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5.00 per person and the menu prepared by Barbara Overstreet consists of the famous Senate White Bean Soup with BBQ Pork Sandwich or Beef Vegetable Soup with Pimento Cheese Sandwich and your choice of dessert item. Drinks provided to eat in guests. Packaged carry out orders are available and deliveries will be made within the city limits. To place a carry out or delivery order, please contact Kristi Taylor at (270) 384-0673 (if no answer, please just leave your order) or email dtkt@windstream.net.


2008-02-28 05:12:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

VFW Ladies Auxiliary meeting for Feb. 28, 2008 cancelled

EVENTS

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6097 meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 6:00pmCT has been cancelled due to illness.

The VFW Post members will still hold their monthly meeting at the scheduled time.


2008-02-28 04:50:42 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 28
Happy Anniversary, Anthony and Amanda Furkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Darrell and Peggy Loy (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jonathan and Jessica Gaskins (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alexis Grider (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Carole Roach | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arcola Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Burns (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braxton Coomer (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Connor Alexander Lynn (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Erin Pineur | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Anderson Grider (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamison Karnes (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jay Kimbler (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Lynn Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julia Conover (1915) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kylie Richardson (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Chrisman (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda Coffey Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, MaKayla Brooke Matthews (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Makayla Matthews | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margie Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marvin Phelps | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matthew Thomas Compton (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Misty Gore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Naomi Raines Sinclair (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paige Bradshaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rosetta Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tristan Reece (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Willie Hadley (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilburn Wright Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gene Neuhauser, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, E.P. Bryant, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vonda Bragg Rowe, Louisville, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charleen Berg, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darren Wayne Furkin, Adair County, KY (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Louise Arnold Corbin, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elva Downey Gabehart, Adair Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avis Sapp Carby, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie Merle Rodgers, Adair County, KY (1923-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dalphene Wardell, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Coty Parris Miller, III, 35 Adair County, KY (1978-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyda J. Dickenson, Russell County, KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Evans, Casey County, KY (1915-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Windell Lee Robertson, 73, Green County, KY native (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julia Conover, 99, Adair County, KY (1915-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Rogers, Green County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Lee Wallace, 63, Russell County, KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall (Randy) Eddie Monday, Casey County, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. M. Cristella (Cricket) Allen, 82, Cumberland County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland Dwayne Denson, Casey Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Jeter, Taylor County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline L. Caron , 88, Adair County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arie Benton Hill, 96, Chance, KY native (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Franklin Sinclair, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Devon Alexander Anderson, 12, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald J. King, 76, Columbia, KY (1949-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Phillips Sandidge, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elva Downey Gabehart, Adair Co., KY (1919-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Elizabeth Dangerfield Wright, 90, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hulett Stearman, 90, Green Co., KY native (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Dewayne Stotts, 47, Adair Co., KY native (1976-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Johnny Tucker (1888-1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lela Lee McGowan, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lemuel Read, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lennie Frances Brown Dudgeon, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Burris Coffey, 89, Adair County, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Remmers Miller, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Walker Wooley, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scott Hughes (1970-2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie Lewis Wilson, 61, Liberty, KY (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTAdair County Public Library Bookmobile: Breeding, Montpelier, Glens Fork, Melson Ridge today
The Adair County Public Library's bookmobile is scheduled to in this area today. If you have questions or are interested in the bookmobile services, call (270) 384-2472. The bookmobile librarian/driver is Anita Ridldle. The Adair County Public Libary catalog is online. To access it and other information, Click Here | (ID:938, Comment)
Adair Order of Eastern Star #435
The Adair Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #435 meets at 7:00pmCT each 4th Thursday at the Masonic Lodge Building at the corner of Burkesville Street and Frazier Avenue. | (ID:956, Comment)
Adair County Friends of the Library
The Adair County Friends of the Library meet each 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30pmCT at the Library. Click Here to visit the Adair County Public Library online. The Adair County Public Library, 303 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. | (ID:958, Comment)
Garden Club field trip to Adair Recycling Center at Feb. 2009 meeting
Gardeners of all types and skill levels are invited to attend the next meeting of the Garden Club on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 1:00pmCT. Meet us at the Adair County Extension Services Office, 409 Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY, for a field trip to the Adair County Recycling Center to learn more about how recycling affects our environment. We will also visit the Square in Downtown Columbia and the Adair County Public Library to look at the gardens we will be landscaping. Dress warmly and please be on time for the trip. Call Barbara Armitage call (270) 250.2979 for directions or information. | (ID:988, Comment)
ARC meets each fourth Thursday at Golden Corral, Somerset
I want to invite everyone interested to the ARC of Lake Cumberland Area meeting. ARC is a national organization that advocates for people with developmental disabilities/mental retardation. The monthly meetings are held at the Golden Corral in Somerset on Highway 27 at noon, 12ET/11amCT, on the fourth Thursday of every month. The meeting is open to consumers, family members, and concerned citizens. One goal of ARC is to provide information, support, and social opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their family members. Oftentimes children with developmental disabilities receive much need social opportunities while they are in school. When their schooling stops at age 21, however, many people with disabilities stop interacting with others in the community; their parents lose the support that they had from the school. ARC of Lake Cumberland wants to provide support for consumers and their families. Please make an effort to come to our monthly meetings. If you need more information please feel free to contact me at (270) 789-7465 or phillipsd@lindsey.edu. Daniel Phillips, Vice-President, ARC of Lake Cumberland. (270) 789-7465 | (ID:1093, Comment)
LWC Civic Involvement lecture
February 28, 2008, at 4:00pmCT in the Thomas Clark Reading Room in the Katie Murrell Library, LIndsey Wilson College. Lecture, Civic Involvement Series. "Progress and Investments in Kentucky Education: How far has Post-Reform Kentucky Progressed and What are Cost-Effective Next Steps for Continued Progress?" Dr. Amy L. Watts, Policy Analyst, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center. LECTURE SERIES | (ID:1201, Comment)
ACHS Choir at KY House of Representatives
Speaker of the House, Representative Jody Richards has announced that the Adair County Choir will perform in House proceedings on February 28, 2008. DETAILS. STORY & PHOTO Special note from Darrell Overstreet: At 1:00pmCT/2:00pmET:Click Here to watch the Legislative Session and at around 1:00pmCT/2:00pmET, the Adair County High School Choir will perform. | (ID:1224, Comment)
CU Worship & Justice Worship Arts Conference
Campbellsville University's School of Theology and the Reuben and Jewell Robertson Worship Endowment will present "Worship and Justice" as the theme of the university's Worship Arts Conference February 28-29, 2008. COMPLETE SCHEDULE, DETAILS - JOAN C. McKINNEY, CU Director of University Communications. | (ID:1258, Comment)
Boyd-Gaskins wedding
Jonathan Gaskins and Jessica Boyd along with their parents Amos and Carolyn Gaskins of Columbia and Brian Boyd of Dunmor and Teresa Bright of Campbellsville would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will be Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1:00pmCT at Tabernacle Christian Church. A reception will follow at the church. No invitations will be sent. All relatives and friends are invited. | (ID:1270, Comment)
Columbia VFW Post 6097 and Ladies Auxiliary meetings
VFW Post meeting will be held, but Ladies Auxiliary cancelled due to illness
Columbia VFW Post 6097 and Ladies Auxiliary meets this Thursday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW building.The meeting time is the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00pmCT. Thank you. -CATHY LUTTRELL | (ID:1278, Comment)
2:00pmCTLWC hosts St. Catherine College
Lindsey Wilson Women's Basketball returns to action at 2:00CT on Saturday, February 28, 2009, as the Blue Raiders host St. Catharine (KY) College in the regular season finale at Biggers Sports Center. | (ID:4033, Comment)
4:00pmCTLWC Men's Basketball hosts St. Catharine College
Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball returns to action at 4:00pmCT on Saturday, February 28, 2009, as the Blue Raiders host St. Catharine (KY College in the regular season finale at Biggers Sports Center. | (ID:4034, Comment)

 































 
 
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